Before Reading
Look at the front cover: The cover echoes a traditional cookbook with the wallpaper pattern of animals which are used throughout the book. The Sun and Moon are also used on the cover representing the planets constant rhythm of day and night. A photo of Kim Michelle Toft on the back cover, shows Kim painting one of the silk illustrations from the book. Wearing a chef’s hat and apron adds a whimsical element to the story. Discuss:
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Reading the story
Afterwards ...
As time permits, answer the following questions about some of the steps in the recipe.
1. To prepare the base, sift the rich chocolate earth and crystallised minerals together. Make a well and pour in one cloud full of rain.
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3. Gently heat with a good dose of sunshine and allow to rise. Stuff with assorted animals. For best results‐ leave undisturbed.
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6. Stir in a pod of whales , a pod of dolphins, a dozen green jellies (just cracked from their eggs) , 3 schools of fish, 2 bony seahorses, a pretzel shaped orange octopus and a large lean shark
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